Arizona’s #1
EPS Recycler
“Always remember to recycle, reuse, and repurpose.”
We are the official EPS recycler for Arizona State University, Mesa Community College and Maricopa County.
We strongly support recycling! EF Block® is made from 87% post-consumer Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), or Styrofoam. Without recycling, this foam packaging material would end up in landfills. As EPS is mostly air and non-biodegradable plastic, the build up of this voluminous material will drastically reduce the lifespan of expensive landfill properties.
Our commitment to recycling goes beyond collecting and repurposing this material. During the manufacturing of Earth Friendly Block, all scrap, waste material and excess water are recycled back into our block-making process. Even when we re-cut EF Block® at our plant for our customers, the scrap from the cuts is recycled. There is no waste!
Our mini-plant manufacturing model encourages localized production, which reduces both transportation of raw EPS (once again, mostly air!) and the shipping of Blocks, resulting in a lower carbon footprint for our products.
By reducing extraction, processing and transportation of virgin materials, EFBM is continuing to find ways to reduce its impact on the environment and preserve the resources we all value. Saving natural habitats, resources, water and air quality is part of our commitment to the planet.
Recycle EPS. You can help, too!
Bring us your clean polystyrene foam, such as the protective packaging forms from your new appliances, VCRs, televisions, furniture, computers and other fragile items. We will use this material to make EF Block®!
- We do not accept any type of Styrofoam food containers (Styrofoam cups, egg cartons, to go food boxes)
- We do not accept packaging peanuts (these are made from plastics not Styrofoam)
- We do not accept Black or Gray plastic foam inserts- these are not Styrofoam- they are Plastic.
- We do not accept Styrofoam that has aluminum foil glued on one side ( if you want to remove the aluminum foil 1st- we will recycle the Styrofoam)
- If you have a question on what we accept, please call (480) 830-5393
Our mini-plant manufacturing model encourages localized production, which reduces both transportation of raw EPS (once again, mostly air!) and the shipping of Blocks, resulting in a lower carbon footprint for our products.
By reducing extraction, processing and transportation of virgin materials, EFBM is continuing to find ways to reduce its impact on the environment and preserve the resources we all value. Saving natural habitats, resources, water and air quality is part of our commitment to the planet.
Recycle EPS. You can help, too!
Bring us your clean polystyrene foam, such as the protective packaging forms from your new appliances, VCRs, televisions, furniture, computers and other fragile items. We will use this material to make EF Block®!
- We do not accept any type of Styrofoam food containers (Styrofoam cups, egg cartons, to go food boxes)
- We do not accept packaging peanuts (these are made from plastics not Styrofoam)
- We do not accept Black or Gray plastic foam inserts- these are not Styrofoam- they are Plastic.
- We do not accept Styrofoam that has aluminum foil glued on one side ( if you want to remove the aluminum foil 1st- we will recycle the Styrofoam)
- If you have a question on what we accept, please call (480) 830-5393
Earth Friendly Building Materials maintains a drop-off
bin at this location.
1305 E. Butte Ave. • Florence, Arizona 85132
We no longer accept Styrofoam for recycling in Tempe. Please take all Styrofoam to the Florence location.
If you have questions about what we accept, please call (480) 830-5393.
For further information or to coordinate delivery of large loads, please call (602) 541-0791.
Yes, we partner with Arizona Correctional Industries. Styrofoam recycling takes place at the former Old Florence State Prison site (closed in 2020). We use one of their warehouses on the south side of the road.
Directions from Highway 79:
- East on Butte Ave.
- Take the 2nd driveway on the right.
- Look for the grayish warehouse labeled “Arizona Correctional Industries.”
- A white 18×24 sign at the 2nd driveway reads “WAREHOUSE and DELIVERIES” in bold black letters.
- Turn right and drive back about 50 yards.
- The Styrofoam collection bin is on the left.
What we don’t accept:
- We do not accept any type of Styrofoam food containers (Styrofoam cups, egg cartons, to go food boxes)
- We do not accept packaging peanuts (these are made from plastics not Styrofoam)
- We do not accept Black or Gray plastic foam inserts- these are not Styrofoam- they are Plastic.
- We do not accept Styrofoam that has aluminum foil glued on one side ( if you want to remove the aluminum foil 1st- we will recycle the Styrofoam)
To learn more about EPS Recycling, visit the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers.